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Pinpoint Test AV: No Global Positioning System (GPS) Signal




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Pinpoint Test AV: No Global Positioning System (GPS) Signal

Normal Operation

The modem-antenna provides Global Positioning System (GPS) information from the GPS satellite system to the in-dash computer. This information is used to calculate vehicle position and direction of travel.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Obstructions to the modem-antenna line of sight
- Modem-antenna
- In-dash computer concern



PINPOINT TEST AV: NO GPS SIGNAL

NOTE: Obstructions to the modem-antenna line of sight can affect the GPS location reliability.

NOTE: Wait at least 1 minute after turning the in-dash computer on before verifying the GPS signal.

AV1-AV4: